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Larry Csonka: The Zonk 10786121Larry+Csonka%3A+The+Zonk2012-01-14+17%3A33%3A48Dean+Hybl

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Dean Hybl

Larry Csonka

The January Sports Then and Now Vintage Athlete of the Month was the leader of a running attack that was the cornerstone of two Super Bowl Championship teams, including the only undefeated squad in NFL history.

With his distinctive headgear and a body suited for punishing contact, Larry Csonka looked the part of a fullback and for 11 NFL seasons delivered and took regular punishment on his way to the Hall of Fame. Read the rest of this entry →

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Category Football, NFL, Vintage Athletes

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